The bright green parrots start with low-cost social behaviors—like sitting near each other without touching—when first ...

Parakeets are one of the most popular types of pet birds, with many varieties across the globe. Each species has a unique story and fascinating characteristics. They also have different colored ...

New research shows that parakeets slowly build trust with strangers and manage the risks of forming new social bonds.

Monk parakeets have been flapping around Houston for around 50 years. Having logged just 20 years in the city myself, I feel some reticence calling them an invasive species. Yet, technically, the monk ...

It’s not only the vacationing tourist who comes to San Diego and decides this is a good place to live. An increasing population of colorful and loud parrots and parakeets have adopted this region as ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. GrrlScientist writes about evolution, ecology, behavior and health. A small colony of nesting white storks (Ciconia ciconia) on ...

A Calvin College biologist has teamed with a local veterinarian to figure out what kinds of good bacteria are normally found in a parakeet. Bob Leunk, a Calvin professor of biology and his two student ...